Convertible Ice Fishing Sled Shelter

ABSTRACT

The Convertible Ice Fishing Sled Shelter provides the user with a stable and easy to pull utility ice fishing sled that converts into an easy set up single person shelter. The A frame design ensures a stable structure even in windy conditions. The shelter protects the occupant from wind, snow, and rain on three sides and partially overhead. The one motion opening and closing design is unique to this invention. Furthermore, the sled shelter can be relocated in the open or closed position increasing the mobility of the user.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

This invention relates to the sport of ice fishing. It combines theutility of a sled used to transport related fishing equipment and asingle person shelter that protects the occupant from the elements.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION

This invention converts a utility ice fishing sled into a one personshelter that comprises a seat and three weather protective sides. Bystanding the sled on end and extending the two front support legs, aseat and two weatherproof sides unfold in one easy motion. Thisinvention increases the mobility of the user by solving the problem ofprior art that requires complete or partial disassembly when relocatingthe shelter.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING VIEWS

FIG. 1, Isometric View.

FIG. 2, Side View of open position.

FIG. 3, Side View of partially open/closed position.

FIG. 4, End View of closed position.

FIG. 5, Side View of closed position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The sled has a closed bottom with integral runners for sliding stabilityand strength. The front pulling end is curved upward to facilitate easymovement through snow, (FIG. 5). The sled includes a pulling ropeattached at two points at the curved end. The back end is beveled towardthe front end at approximately twenty degrees, (FIG. 5), to allow thesled to form an A frame when in the open position, (FIG. 2). The sled'stwo longitudinal sides, Item 2, are perpendicular to the bottom of thesled to facilitate the mounting of the two front support legs, Item 9;two support arms, Item 5; and two weather proof panels, (FIG. 1). Thetwo weatherproof panels are attached to the front support legs, Item 9;and the longitudinal sides of the sled, Item 2; (FIG. 1). Theweatherproof panels are flexible to allow for easy opening and closingand can be rolled up and secured with a Velcro strip when the sled is inthe closed position, (FIG. 4). The two front support legs, Item 9, areattached and pivot at point 1, (FIG. 2). The seat, Item 4, is attachedto the two continuous support arms, Item 5, that are attached and pivotat point 3 and lock in place at point 8, (FIG. 2). The two linkage arms,Item 7, are attached and pivot at point 6 of the support arms, Item 5,and at point 8 of the support legs, Item 9, (FIG. 2). The opening andclosing action is accomplished by pivot points 1, 3, 6, and 8, (FIG. 2).The sled converts into a shelter by moving either support arm, Item 5,until it locks in place at point 8 of the support leg, Item 9, (FIG. 3).

1. A utility sled that converts into a single person shelter comprising,an attached rectangular seat mounted to two support arms, two hingedsupport legs, two weatherproof sides panels, two linkage arms, whereasthe sled when positioned vertically on the beveled end folds out into aprotective shelter by pulling down on one of the support arms.
 2. Thesaid sled of claim 1 further comprises, multiple integral longitudinalrunners for reinforcing and stability.
 3. The said sled of claim 1further comprises, a curved front profile that facilitates movementthrough snow and ice.
 4. The said sled of claim 1 further comprises, abeveled rear profile to support the A style frame when the said sled isin the upright open position.
 5. The said rectangular seat of claim 1 ismounted to the two said support arms that pivot and interlock with saidsupport legs to form the A style frame.
 6. The said linkage arms ofclaim 1 pivot at said support legs and said support arms to form thesingle motion opening and closing mechanism.
 7. The said weatherproofside panels of claim 1 are comprised of flexible water proof materialthat can be easily folded when said sled is in the closed position.